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ABB MEASUREMENT & ANALY TICS | DATA SHEET

ControlMaster CMF310
Universal process controller, fieldmount
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Measurement made easy
Making process control easy
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Cost saving field-mount design
• Wall-, pipe- or panel-mountable
• No need for an instrument panel
• IP66 and NEMA4X environmental protection

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Comprehensive display of process status
• Crystal-clear, full-color TFT display
• User customizable
• Historical trending

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Exceptionally easy to use
• Intuitive user interface and clear text prompts ensure
installation, commissioning and operation are quick and
simple

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Powerful control functionality
• Cascade, feed-forward, ratio, predictive-, profile- and
adaptive-control strategies
• Dual-loop capability

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Problem-solving capability
• Flexible functionality including math, logic and totalization
providing power to solve complex application requirements

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PC configuration
• Time-saving off-line software tool including report
generation
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Overview
The ControlMaster CMF310 is a highly versatile, field-mountable, universal PID process controller. With a unique field-mountable
design that enables wall-, or pipe-mounting without the need for an additional enclosure. Detailed process information is
presented clearly on the CMF310’s full-color TFT display and an intuitive operator interface simplifies configuration and
operation.

Highly scalable in both hardware and software functionality, a CMF310 can be specified easily to meet the needs of virtually any
process control application – simple or advanced. Powerful control functions such as adaptive control, math, logic and
totalization provide problem-solving flexibility and make the CMF310 suitable for a wide range of process applications.
Fully configurable via the easy-to-navigate front panel menus or PC configuration software, the CMF310 can be commissioned
rapidly and then tuned via the advanced autotune capability.

MODBUS and Ethernet communication options ensure easy integration into a control system.

Analog input module Output module

(position 1) (position 3)
• Universal process input (I/P 1) • 2 x analog output
–– Thermocouple • 2 x relay
–– RTD (3- / 4-lead)
–– Resistance
–– mA
–– V
–– mV
–– Frequency
–– Volt-free digital input
–– 24 V digital Input
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• Process input (I/P 2)
–– Thermocouple
–– mA
–– V
–– mV Analog input module
–– Volt-free digital input (position 2)
–– 24 V digital input • 1 x universal analog input (I/P 3)
–– 2 x transmitter PSU • 1 x process input (I/P 4)
• 2 x transmitter PSU

Standard I/O
• 2 x analog / digital O/P Communications
• 4 x relay • Ethernet
• 6 x digital I/O • RS 485 MODBUS

Key
Standard Option
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Highly scalable
The CMF310 is highly scalable in terms of both hardware and software, to fulfill the demands of the simplest to the most
complex process. The basic CMF310 meets the needs of a simple control loop. Templates and control functionality can be
increased by adding function keys to the basic model. Each function key added provides additional templates and functionality
as shown in Figure 1, while retaining previous templates and functionality. For I/O builds, see ‘Ordering information’ on
page 21.

Level Function keys Template Functionality

Base 0 Single loop Process alarms
Single loop with remote setpoint Basic setpoint switching
Basic control
• Analog PID
• On / Off or time proportioning
• Auto tune
• Split output control
Standard 1 Auto / Manual station low signal selection Standard setpoint switching
Auto / Manual station digital signal selection Standard control
Analog backup station low signal selection • Gain scheduling
Analog backup station digital signal selection • Motorized valve control
Single indicator / manual loader Output tracking
Dual indicator / manual loader Logic
Math
Custom linearizers
Delay timers
Real time alarms
Standard profile
Bank control
Template customization
Extended 2 Single loop with feedforward Totalization
Single loop with feedforward and remote setpoint ‡ Advanced profile
Cascade Advanced control
Cascade with remote setpoint ‡ • Feed forward
Cascade with feedforward ‡ • Predictive control
Ratio controller (internal ratio) • Adaptive control
Ratio controller (external ratio) ‡ Historical trending
Ratio station (internal ratio) Display customization
Ratio station (external ratio) ‡
Dual loop 3 Dual loop – local / local
Dual loop – remote / local ‡
Dual loop – remote / remote ‡

Recommended I/O Build: Unless analog values are being digitally communicated to the CMF310, an analog input module is required in position 1.
For templates marked ‡, an additional analog input module is required.

Figure 1  Overview of template options

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Powerful operator display
The CMF310 features a full-color 9 cm (3.5 in.) display for Trend display
displaying detailed process information to the user. Process Any 2 analog values within the CMF310 can be plotted on the
details such as alarm messages and diagnostic information trend display to provide a short-term process history. This
are displayed clearly in full text without the need for difficult- feature enables control efficiency to be monitored against
to-read scrolling displays. setpoint and assists in tuning during commissioning.

Example of an operator page

Automatic selection of standard display templates
immediately makes best use of the CMF310’s display.
Extensive customization features then enable the displayed
information to be tailored to suit the process requirements.

Figure 4  Trend display

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Exceptionally easy to use
The CMF310’s full text display and simple-to-navigate, pop-up
Figure 2  Cascade template display
menu makes operation exceptionally easy.

Diagnostics and alarm status display A programmable soft key enables commonly used functions,
The diagnostics and alarm status display provides detailed such as alarm acknowledgement and display selection, to be
information on any active alarm or diagnostic condition. The accessed easily by the operator.
operator can see, at-a-glance, the status of any alarm
condition present within the process. In addition, diagnostic
messages are presented clearly to the operator, enabling
rapid notification and simple diagnosis of any critical
instrument status condition.

Historical information of diagnostic messages can also be

viewed in the controller’s diagnostic log.

Figure 5  Pop-up menu

Configuration

Operator pages

Figure 3  Alarm status display

Alarm acknowledge

Toggle signal

Edge signal

Figure 6  Programmable soft key

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Advanced control functionality
The CMF310 features many advanced control functions Adaptive control
providing the power to bring even the most complex process Adaptive control enables the CMF310 to adjust its control
under control. response automatically to suit changing process dynamics.
This makes the CMF310 particularly useful for processes with
Autotune
varying or uncontrolled types of load, by providing continuous
Once initial configuration is complete, a powerful autotune
tuning to maximize control efficiency. Figure 9 shows a
facility enables automatic calculation of the PID values
product used in a manufacturing process that is stored in an
required, enabling rapid commissioning of the CMF310.
outside tank. The use of adaptive control within the
Gain scheduling manufacturing process compensates automatically for the
The CMF310’s gain scheduling functionality is used for change in product temperature caused by seasonal variation.
efficient control of non-linear processes. Up to 3 different
sets of PID parameters are selected automatically from a
reference signal ensuring optimum control response,
regardless of the process status.

Reference signal
P I D Gsref

1.35 3.5 2.71

67 Limit 2
4.8 15 0.0
33 Limit 1
1.71 Figure 9  Adaptive control example
4 2.62
Time

Split output control

Figure 7  Gain scheduling example
The CMF310 can also be configured to perform split output
control, for example, when both heating and cooling of a
Predictive control (dead-time compensation) single process is required.
Control of processes with long dead-times, such as pH dosing
in a pipeline, is addressed easily using pPI control. Configured
via only 3 parameters (gain, integral time and dead-time), pPI
control can also be combined with gain scheduling for PV
TT
optimum control efficiency. O/P 1

Steam O/P 2
O/P PV
Water

Dosing pump pH Figure 10  Split output control example

Remote auto / manual switching

In addition to switching via the front panel, the CMF310 can
Deadtime be switched between automatic and manual control mode
using an external signal. When switched to manual mode via a
digital signal, the value of the control output can be preset,
Figure 8  Predictive control example for example, to fully open a control valve automatically during
a cleaning cycle.

FT

Run
Clean

Figure 11  Remote auto / manual switching

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Problem solving flexibility
External setpoint selection Extensive functionality is available to provide flexible
The CMF310’s control setpoint can be selected via external problem-solving capability; making the CMF310 much more
digital signals, for example, simplifying operation by selecting than just a process controller.
different setpoints using external push buttons.
Process alarms
8 independent process alarms can monitor any analog signal
200 °C (392 °F)
within the CMF310, enabling extensive process monitoring
capability. Alarms can be used to drive physical outputs or
150 °C (302 °F)
soft-wired to other functions within the controller.
100 °C (212 °F) Real-time alarms
The ‘alarm clock’ functionality provided by the CMF310’s real-
50 °C (122°F)
time alarms enables time-of-day decisions to be introduced
into the controller’s actions or specific functions
Figure 12  External setpoint selection to be triggered routinely at specified times.

Delay timers
Bank control Event sequencing is enabled through the use of the CMF310’s
Bank control enables improved control of multi-element delay timers. A predetermined delay and output duration can
output devices such as banks of heaters, pumps and fans. be programmed into each delay timer and timers can be
Aimed at minimizing wear caused by over-use of one specific linked together.
‘duty’ device, bank control enables wear to be levelled by
Custom linearizers
sharing duty and assist handling between every device in the
The CMF310 has 2 independent 20-point custom linearizers
bank.
that can be applied to any analog signal within the controller.
These linearizers can be used in applications such as level-to-
Bank control gives users the choice of either ‘Rotate’ or ‘First
volume conversion of a non-linear tank level or to
In, First Out (FIFO)’ wear-levelling schedules. If required, bank
accommodate special input signals or output devices.
control can be combined with PID control, assigning the PID
output signal to the bank control function. Math
8 math blocks provide arithmetic, averaging, min. / max. hold,
Bank control can also be utilized when split output control is square root and signal switching functionality. Simple
configured. For example, when two variable speed pumps are equations can be performed in a single math block or multiple
being controlled in a duty assist configuration. Each time math blocks can be nested together to construct complex
both pumps are stopped the duty and assist outputs are equations.
alternated.
Signal switching ‘multiplexer’ math blocks switch between
Inlet Outlet 2 analog signals based on a trigger signal. For example, a
backup sensor could be selected automatically on failure of
a primary sensor.

Logic
On 8 comprehensive logic equations provide powerful interlock
functionality. Inputs and outputs of the logic equations can
On be soft-wired to any digital signal within the controller to
Off maximize flexibility.
On
Off Totalizer
2 totalizers are available on the CMF310. The totalizers
can configured to perform multiple functions:
Off
• integration against an analog signal to totalize flow
P1 P2 P3 • counting digital pulses
• totalization of flow based on a frequency signal from an
electromagnetic flow meter.

Figure 13  Independent on and off trip points

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Communications PC Configuration
Extensive communication options enable the CMF310 to be The CMF310 can be fully configured using ABB’s ConfigPilot
integrated into larger control systems easily or connected to software. Available free of charge, ConfigPilot enables off-line
other process instrumentation. creation and editing of configuration files. Configurations are
transferred to and from the indicator via its standard IrDA
RS 485 MODBUS
port and a USB IrDA adapter.
Using RS 485 MODBUS, values and status can be
communicated to, and from, the controller in real-time via an
RS 485 connection.

Ethernet
Optional Ethernet communications enable CMF310 to be
integrated in to an Ethernet network quickly. The following
functionality is provided:
• Email
–– Notification of a critical process event or status can be
made by email. Multiple events can trigger an email
that can be sent to multiple recipients
• MODBUS TCP
–– Process values and status can be communicated to and
from the CMF310 in real-time using MODBUS TCP,
enabling it to be integrated easily into larger control
Figure 15  Analog input configuration
systems or connected to a data recorder
• Webserver
–– The CMF’s integrated webserver enables the current
status of the process and controller to be viewed
remotely using a standard web browser

Figure 16  Profile configuration

Figure 14  Integrated webserver

Figure 17  Configuration report generation

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Setpoint profile
Setpoint profile capabilities make the CMF310 ideally suited Sequencing and interlocks
to thermal processing applications where a specific Advanced profile functionality provides features that enable
temperature profile needs to be followed. Profiles are quickly sequencing and control of peripheral devices that must be
created by programing a series of segments (for example, activated at specific points during a profile. For example,
ramp, hold, wait or step). Process operators can then easily valves and cooling fans can be driven by segment events that
activate and monitor the required program via dedicated are freely configurable throughout a profile program. In
profile operator displays and menus. addition, the setpoint for slave controllers can be generated
Profile control is available in two versions: by an analog user value which is programmable for each
• Standard Profile: segment of a profile program.
–– ideal for simple applications standard functionality
provides a single program of up to 10 segments. When interlocks are required, wait segments can be placed in
• Advanced Profile: a program. On arriving at a wait segment the profile waits
–– capable of accommodating 30 programs, advanced until a required condition is met (for example, digital input
functionality provides 140 programmable segments and received) before continuing with the program.
powerful features such as sequencing and timed-, or
Dedicated profile displays
segment-events.
To make day-to-day operation as easy as possible, profile
Fast run mode control has dedicated display templates. A concise display
When activated, fast run mode runs a profile at 8 times detailing the program name, status and time remaining is
normal speed allowing complex or long duration programs to shown to the operator. A more detailed program and
be tested prior to use. segment status information is available on sub-pages.

Guaranteed Ramp / Soak

For processes where strict tolerances must be adhered to
Hysteresis above and
during a profile cycle, guaranteed ramp/soak can be applied below setpoint
to appropriate segments. A configurable hysteresis can be
Temperature

applied to a segment; if the process variable exceeds these

limits the program is placed on hold until the process
2
recovers. Once back within limits the profile can be Hold
configured to continue, or repeat, the current segment.
Segment
1 3 4 5
Hysteresis limits can be above, below or above and below the
Segment event 1 Vent Raise to cook Cook Cool
setpoint value. temp period down
(vent valve)
Segment event 2
(steam valve)
Segment event 3
(air valve)
Segment event 4
(water valve)
Segment event 5
(operator call)
Segment event 6
(drain valve)

Figure 18  Profile control

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Application templates
To minimize commissioning time, the CMF310 features up to 20 preconfigured control strategy templates. By selecting the
required control strategy, the template configures the CMF310’s function blocks and display automatically. Customization of
the preconfigured templates is also possible, providing the flexibility to create customized solutions.

Single loop
This template provides standard, single-loop process control and is available with or without a remote setpoint.

In this example, the temperature of a product heated by a heat exchanger is regulated via the control of the steam feed
to the heat exchanger.

Steam outlet
PV
TT

Product inlet Product outlet

O/P
I/P

Steam

Single loop with feed-forward

This template adds feed-forward functionality to the single-loop template and is available with or without a remote setpoint.
Feed-forward control enables the CMF310 to anticipate, and respond to, process occurrences not yet detected by the
process variable signal.

In this example, the CMF310 is regulating the speed of a dosing pump used to neutralize the pH of waste discharge. The flow
rate of the waste discharge is monitored and fed forward to the CMF310 so that, as the flow rate increases, the speed of the
dosing pump increases automatically to neutralize the extra volume of waste discharge.

Feedforward disturbance
FT

O/P

P/V

pH
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Cascade
The cascade template connects two PID loops together to enhance the control of a master variable (master loop) by
manipulation of a slave loop.

In this example, the temperature of a furnace is regulated (master loop) by monitoring and controlling the gas flow rate to
the burner (slave loop). By performing slave loop control on the gas flow rate, variations in gas supply can be accounted
for and better temperature control performance achieved. This template is available with or without a remote setpoint.

Furnace TT Master PV

O/P

Slave PV
Load

FT
Burner
Gas feed

Cascade with feed-forward

This template combines the benefits of the feed-forward and cascade templates.

In this example, the effect of steam demand change on the level within the boiler drum is predicted and accounted for via the
feed-forward signal. Feed water supply is then controlled accurately using a ‘slave’ flow loop that accounts for any variations in
water supply.

Steam

Steam
Feedforward
disturbance
Drum level FT
transmitter
Master PV
Water steam interface LT
Slave PV
FT

Water with steam bubbles O/P

I/P

Boiler drum
Feedwater
Feedwater control valve
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Ratio controller
The ratio controller template configures the CMF310 to regulate one process variable against another based on a specified
ratio. When using the ratio control template, the CMF310’s display shows the required ratio (setpoint) and the actual ratio
achieved (process variable).

In this example, a controlled amount of ‘Flow B’ is added to ‘Flow A’ at a ratio programmed into the CMF310.

This template is available with or without an external ratio.

FT I/P PV

O/P

RSP
Controlled flow (flow B)

Wild flow (flow A)

FT

Ratio station
The ratio station template configures the CMF310 as an indicator and setpoint generator.

In this example, the CMF310 is calculating and indicating the ratio of flow A and flow B. The operator is able to enter the
required ratio on the CMF310; the CMF310 then retransmits the setting to the slave controller. In many applications, the slave
controller is a blind or remotely-located device. This template is available with or without an external ratio.

FT I/P Input 1
PV

O/P Slave
Controlled flow controller
(flow B) Input 2
O/P RSP
Wild flow
(flow A)
FT
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Auto / Manual station and analog backup station

These templates configure the CMF310 to backup a master controller, typically a PLC or DCS. A fault condition is detected via a
low output signal from the master controller or a digital signal. On detection of a fault signal, the CMF310 can take control of
the process (analog backup template), freeze its output or switch to a safe output (auto / manual station template).

In this example, a critical control of flow is backed-up by the CMF310.

PV Master O/P
controller Master control
signal

O/P

PV

FT

Flow

Dual loop
The dual loop template enables a CMF310 to act as 2 independent controllers and is available with a remote setpoint for either,
or both, control loops. In this example, the temperature and humidity of a climatic chamber are controlled independently.

TT
PV1

PV2
HT

O/P2

O/P1
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Specification
Operation Control parameters
Display Proportional band *
Color, 1/4 VGA TFT, liquid crystal display (LCD) 0.0 to 999.9 %
with built-in backlight Integral *
Language 0 to 10000 s
English, German, French, Italian and Spanish Derivative *
Operator keypad 0.0 to 999.9 s
6 tactile membrane keys Manual reset
Trend display 0.0 to 100.0 %
Recording of 2 variables
Configurable sample rate (1 second to 5 minutes) Setpoints
272 samples displayed on screen Local
4, selectable via digital input or front panel
Security Remote
Password protection selectable via digital input or front panel keys
Basic / Advanced – user-assigned password protection Profile
(not set at factory) 1 program, 10 segments (Basic functionality)
30 programs, 140 segments (Standard functionality)
Standard functions
Control strategies Auto tune
Base templates: On-demand calculation of control settings
• Single loop with local setpoint
• Single loop with remote setpoint Process alarms
Standard templates: Number
• Auto / Manual station (low signal detection) 8
• Auto / Manual station (digital signal selection) Types
• Analog backup station (low signal detection) High / Low process
• Analog backup station (digital signal detection) High / Low latch
• Single indicator / manual loader station Source
• Dual indicator / manual loader station Fully configurable (for example – PV, Analog input, Math
Extended templates: block inbuilt, OP control loop deviation)
• Single loop with feedforward Hysteresis
• Single loop with feedforward and remote setpoint Level and time
• Cascade Alarm enable
• Cascade with remote setpoint Enable / Disable individual alarms via a digital signal
• Cascade with feedforward Acknowledgement
• Ratio controller with internal ratio Via front panel keys or digital signals
• Ratio controller with external ratio
• Ratio station with internal ratio Real-time alarms **
• Ratio station with external ratio Number
Dual loop templates: 2
• Dual loop with local setpoints Programmable
• Dual loop with remote setpoint on 1 and Time
local setpoint on 2 Day
• Dual loop with remote setpoint on both Duration

Control output types

• Current proportioning
• Time proportioning
• On / Off
• Motorized valve with feedback
• Motorized valve without feedback
• Split output – with combinations of relay, digital output
and current outputs

* 3 sets of PID parameters when used with Gain Scheduling facility

**Functionality level ‘Standard’ and above only
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Math blocks * Analog inputs

Number Universal process inputs
8 Number
Operators 2 (1 standard, 1 optional)
+, –, x, / Type
Average, Maximum, Minimum Voltage
High / Low / Median select Current
Square root Resistance (Ω)
Multiplexer 3-Wire RTD
4-Wire RTD
Delay timers *
Thermocouple
Number
Digital volt-free
2
Digital 24 V
Programmable
Frequency (input 1)
Delay
Pulse
Duration
Non-universal process inputs
Number
Logic equations *
2 (1 standard, 1 optional)
Number
Type
8
Voltage
Elements
Current
15 per equation
Thermocouple ***
Operators
Digital volt-free
OR, AND, NOR, NAND, NOT, EXOR
Digital 24 V

Custom linearizer *
Thermocouple types
Number
B, E, J, K, L, N, R, S, T
2 (total) 9 digit totals
Elements
Resistance thermometer
20 breakpoints
Pt100

Bank control **
Other linearizations
Number of outputs:
√x, x3/2, x5/2, custom linearization
6
Wear levelling:
Digital filter
Rotate or FIFO
Programmable 0 to 60 s

Totalizer **
Display range
Number:
–9999 to 99999
2 (total) 9 digit totals
Type:
Update rate
Analog, digital, frequency or pulse
125 ms
Statistical calculations:
Average, maximum, minimum (for analog signals)
Common mode noise rejection
Update rate:
> 120 dB at 50 / 60 Hz with 300 Ω imbalance resistance
125 ms

Normal (series) mode noise rejection

> 60 dB at 50 / 60 Hz

CJC rejection ratio

0.05 °C/°C change in ambient temperature

*Functionality level ‘Standard’ and above only

** Functionality level ‘Extended’
*** Only if universal input 1 on the same input module is configured as
‘Thermocouple’
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…Specification
Temperature stability Digital inputs
0.02 %/°C or 2 µV/°C (1 µV/°F) Type Volt-free or 24 V
Minimum pulse Analog inputs 1 and 2:
Long term (input) drift duration • Single inputs configured – 250 ms
• Both inputs configured as analog or digital –
< 0.1 % of reading or 10 µV annually
500 ms
Analog inputs 3 and 4:
Input impedance • Single inputs configured – 250 ms
• Both inputs configured as analog or digital –
> 10 MΩ (mV input)
500 ms
10 Ω (mA input) Consider analog inputs 1/2 and 3/4 independently
Volt-free Contact open > 10 MΩ/ contact closed < 100 kΩ
Inputs
Thermocouple Maximum range °C (°F) Accuracy (% of reading)
B –18 to 1800 0.1 % or ±2 °C (3.6 °F) Frequency input*
(0 to 3270) (above 200 °C [392 °F]) *
Frequency range 0 to 6000 Hz
E –100 to 900 0.1 % or ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F) 1-signal 15 to 30 V
(–140 to 1650) 0-signal –3 to 5 V
J –100 to 900 0.1 % or ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F) *For use with devices with open collector outputs
(–140 to 1650)
K –100 to 1300 0.1 % or ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F) Outputs
(–140 to 2350) Controls / Retransmission outputs
L –100 to 900 0.1 % or ±1.5 °C (2.7 °F) Number
(–140 to 1650)
4 (2 standard, 2 optional)
N –200 to 1300 0.1 % or ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F)
Type
(–325 to 2350)
Configurable as analog or digital pulse
R –18 to 1700 0.1 % or ±1 °C (1.8 °F)
(0 to 3000) (above 300 °C [540 °F]) * Isolation
S –18 to 1700 0.1 % or ±1 °C (1.8 °F)
Galvanically isolated from the rest of the circuitry,
(0 to 3000) (above 200 °C [392 °F]) * 500 V for 1 minute
T –250 to 300 0.1 % or ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F) Analog range
(–400 to 550) (above –150 °C [–238 °F]) * 0 to 20 mA programmable
* Accuracy is not guaranteed at temperatures below this value Load
750 Ω max.
Accuracy
RTD Maximum range °C (°F) Accuracy (% of reading)
0.25 % of output or ±10 µA
Pt100 –200 to 600 0.1 % or ±0.5 °C (0.9 °F)
(–325 to 1100)
Relays
Number
6 (4 standard, 2 optional)
Linear inputs Standard analog input Accuracy (% of reading)
Type
Millivolts 0 to 150 mV 0.1 % or ±20 µV Standard with changeover contacts
Milliamps 0 to 45 mA 0.2 % or ±4 µA Contact ratings
Volts 0 to 25 V 0.2 % or ±20 mV 2 A, 240 V
Resistance (low) 0 to 550 Ω 0.2 % or ±0.1 Ω Update rate
Resistance (high) 0 to 10 kΩ 0.5 % or ±10 Ω 125 ms
Sample Interval 125 ms per sample
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Web server
Digital I/O
Built-in – enables remote monitoring using standard web
Number
browsers
6
Email
Type
• Can be configured to be sent on the occurrence of a
User-programmable as input or output
specified event
Minimum input pulse duration – 125 ms
• Up to 3 recipients
Input
• Up to 4 trigger sources with configurable tag
Volt-free:
MODBUS RTU (optional)
contact open >10 MΩ
Baud rate
contact closed <100 KΩ
Up to 115 kBaud
24 V DC:
Isolation
1-signal 15 to 30 V
Galvanically isolated from the rest of the circuitry,
0-signal –3 to 5 V
500 V DC for 1 minute
TTL:
Low: 0 to 0.8 V
EMC
High: 2 to 5 V
Emissions & immunity
Conforms to IEC 61131-2
Meets requirements of IEC 61326 for an industrial
Output
environment
Open collector output
30 V, 100 mA max. switched
Environmental
Conforms to IEC 61131-2
Operating temperature range
Update rate
0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F)
125 ms
Operating humidity range
2-Wire transmitter power supply 5 to 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Number Storage temperature range
1 optional –20 to 70 °C (–4 to 158 °F)
Voltage Enclosure sealing
24 V DC IP 66 & NEMA 4X
Drive
2 loops for each transmitter PSU, 45 mA max. Safety
Approvals and certifications
Communications EN 61010-1
Note. Only one communications option can be fitted per cULus
controller. General safety
Pollution category 2
IrDA configuration port (standard) Insulation category 2
Baud rate Isolation
Up to 115 kBaud
Analog inputs Comms
Distance
Up to 1 m (3 ft) Transmitter power supply Relays
Functions CPU
Firmware upgrade Analog output 1 Digital I/O

Configuration upload / download

Analog output 2 Mains supply
Ethernet (optional)
Type
Key
10BaseT
 = Isolation
Connector
RJ 45
Protocols
TCP/IP
HTTP
MODBUS TCP (Slave)
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…Specification
Electrical
Supply ranges
100 to 240 V AC ±10 % (90 V min. to 264 V max.)
50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption
25 W max.
Power interruption protection
No effect for interrupts of up to 60 ms

Physical
Size
194 x 214 x 98 mm (7.6 x 8.4 x 3.8 in.)
Weight
1.5 kg (3.3 lb) approx. (unpacked)
Panel cutout
186 x 186 mm (7.3 x 7.3 in.), 92 mm (3.6 in.) behind panel
Case material
Glass-filled polycarbonate
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Electrical connections
Analog input I/O module 1 SK1

Analog input I/O module 2

COMMUNICATIONS
(shown fitted) (module not fitted)

MODULE

COM

COM
N/C

N/C
+
–
+
–
SK4 SK5
SK5

OUT 3 OUT 4 RELAY RELAY

5 6

Optional SK2

I/O module 3 option

communications module (module shown fitted)
I/O MODULE 2 I/O MODULE
I/O MODULE33

DIO4

DIO6
DIO COM
DIO5
DIO2
DIO3
+24V

COM

COM

COM

COM
DIO1
1 2 3 4 5 + – + – N L

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C
N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C
INT
COMMS OUT 1 OUT 2

(Ethernet / MODBUS)
RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4

3 and 4 (optional)
Analog outputs
SK1
COMMUNICATIONS
MODULE

COM

COM
N/C

N/C
+

+
–

–
SK4 SK5

OUT 3 OUT 4 RELAY RELAY

Relay connections
5 and 6 (optional)
6 6

SK2

Input 1 Input 2 Tx PSU

DIO4

DIO6
DIO COM
DIO5

N/O

N/O

N/O

N/O
DIO3

+ – + –
DIO2

COM

COM

COM

COM
DIO1

N L
+24V

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C
1 2 3 4 5
INT

COMMS OUT 1 OUT 2

RELAY 1 R ELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4

Comms. connections Digital I/O Analog output Relay connections Mains supply 100 V to
connections connections 1 to 4 (standard) 240 V AC ±10 %
1 and 2 (90 V min. to 264 V max.)
(standard) 50 / 60 Hz

Analog input module 1 terminal connections Fuse 3.15 A Type T 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
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Overall dimensions
Dimensions in mm (in.)

Transmitter Wall mount option

213 (8.38) 200 (7.87)

Fixing centers

194 62

Fixing centers
(7.64) (2.44)

66 Ø6.4
(2.40) (0.25)

Cable gland kit (optional) Cable gland kit (optional)

Pipe mount option Panel mounting

98 (3.85)
35 92
66 (2.6)
Pipe-mount (1.4) (3.6)
Panel cut-out dimensions*
kit (optional) Vertical pipe configuration
+1.1
186 –0
(7.32 +0.04
–0
)

+1.1
186 –0
(7.32 +0.04
–0
)

≥40 (1.57)**
Pipe diameters:
max. 62 (2.44) / min. 45 (1.77)
≥40 (1.57)
170 (6.7) max.

Mounting panel – maximum thickness 6 (0.236)

* To DIN43700
**≥150 mm (6 in.) if (optional) cable glands fitted
Horizontal pipe configuration
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Ordering information

ControlMaster CMF310 universal process controller, fieldmount CMF310 AN AN AN A N A N A N A N A N A OPT

Option module 1
Dual analog input A2
Option module 2
Not fitted Y0
Dual analog input A2
Option module 3
Not fitted Y0
Analog and relay output H2
Template / Functionality level
Base A
Standard B
Extended C
Dual loop D
Communications
Not fitted 0
Ethernet 1
RS 485 MODBUS 2
Approval
Standard CE A
cULus approval B
UL Class 1 Div. 2 C
Power supply
90 to 264 V AC 1
Branding
ABB Standard A
Unbranded front panel and start-up screen B
HMI Language
English 5
German 1
Spanish 3
French 4
Italian 2
Expansion 1
None Y
Configuration
Standard (factory default) 1
Custom (configuration details required) 2
Engineered configuration (requirement details required) 3
Mounting hardware
Wall A
Wall and panel B
Cable glands
None (blanking plugs) 0
Standard cable gland pack 1
Ethernet cable gland pack 2
Expansion 2
None Y
Calibration certificate
Certificate of calibration ** C1

Printed instruction manual

English M5
German M1
Spanish M3
French M4
Italian M2

Product ordering code example:

CMF310 A2 Y0 Y0 B 0 A 1 A 5 Y 1 A 1 Y-C1-M5

** When a calibration certificate is ordered it is performed according to the specified configuration type:
CUS/ENG – Inputs and outputs calibrated according to the customer supplied configuration details and ranges.
STD – Inputs and outputs calibrated according to the instrument factory standard configuration and ranges.
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Standard accessories
Included with each controller:
• Commissioning instructions

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Optional accessories
• ConfigPilot PC configuration kit CM30/0715
• After-sales engineered configuration service ENG/CON
• Pipe mounting kit CM40/0700 (page 20)
• Weathershield kit CM40/0702 (see below)

Weathershield kit (pipe- and wall-mount installations)

Dimensions in mm (in.)

175 (6.89)

240
(9.45)

240 (9.45)

Wall-mount entries Pipe-mount entries

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Acknowledgements
MODBUS is a registered trademark of the Modbus-IDA organization.

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